Visa Requirements for Canada Passport Holders – United States (United States of America)

Canadian citizens do not require visas to enter the United States when coming directly from Canada for touristic purposes. However, all Canadians entering the United States require passports.

For all other purposes, visas must be obtained before traveling to the United States. As a general rule, Canadians are granted up to a 6-month stay in the US at the time of entry. Requests for extension or adjustment of stay should be made in advance of expiry of the visa to the US Citizenship and Immigration Service.

All visa applicants are advised of the 3 steps in the process of applying for a nonimmigrant visa to the United States:

After completing the DS-160, the applicant will electronically submit the application and will be provided with a confirmation page that contains limited biographical information and a bar code. This confirmation page must be brought by the applicant with them to the interview. The online application must be completely and properly filled in order for it to be processed.

Proof of ties/residency in a country outside the US which the applicant has no intention of abandoning

Evidence proving purpose of trip

For business visitors: Domestic Employees accompanying or following to join employers in order to perform their duties in the U.S. must present a copy of their employment contract(s) and proof of a minimum of one year of employment with that employer as a domestic employee.

The information provided here is subject to change at any time. Canadians traveling to the US must obtain the most up-to-date information concerning visa, entry and exit requirements.

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